US Bridges

Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck.

Fair

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.0W of Marquette · Structure no. 000590757004989

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum Ave.
CrossesTrib. to No. Wolf Ck.
Location5.0W of Marquette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55403, -97.92466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck.?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Plum Ave. over Trib. to No. Wolf Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.